Manicouagan Pullover by Alex Capshaw-Taylor

Manicouagan Pullover

Knitting
November 2013
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 25 rows = 4 inches
in Drop Stitch Cable pattern with larger needles after dropping sts; 31 sts and 27 rows = 4" in Drop St Cable patt on larger needles before dropping sts.
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
1048 - 1572 yards (958 - 1437 m)
34 (37 1/2, 41, 44 1/2, 48 1/2)" bust circumference. Pullover shown measures 34", modeled with 4" of positive ease.
English

A henley-inspired pullover with deep placket and an allover cable-drop-stitch pattern, the Manicouagan Pullover sports a rugged gleam thanks to the nettle-wool blend of the yarn.

Finished Size 34 (37 1/2, 41, 44 1/2, 48 1/2)“ bust circumference. Pullover shown measures 34”, modeled with 4” of positive ease.

Yarn Classic Elite Yarns Woodland (65% wool, 35% nettles; 131 yd 120 m/1 3/4 oz 50 g): #3175 charcoal, 8 (9, 10, 11, 12) balls.

Needles Sizes 4 (3.5 mm) and 6 (4 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Removable markers (m); stitch holder; tapestry needle; eight 5/8” buttons.

Gauge 22 sts and 25 rows = 4” in Drop St Cable patt on larger needles after dropping sts; 31 sts and 27 rows = 4” in Drop St Cable patt on larger needles before dropping sts.

Manicouagan was featured on Knitting Daily TV Episode 1201.